Israeli military targets Hamas in Gaza, 300 targets hit and two soldiers killed
In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the Israeli military has stated that it targeted “the center of gravity of Hamas” by hitting around 300 targets in Gaza. This operation resulted in the death of two soldiers during fighting in northern Gaza.
Airstrikes cause devastation in Gaza City, hundreds of casualties reported
Airstrikes carried out by Israel near Gaza City have caused significant damage, with multiple apartment buildings being flattened. Hospital officials have reported hundreds of casualties as a result of these airstrikes. The Israeli military has claimed that their target was Hamas infrastructure and militants. Additionally, a commander involved in the October 7 attacks was killed during these airstrikes.
Israel rescues captive soldier, Hamas video shows three hostages
Israel has successfully rescued Pvt. Ori Megidish, a soldier who was taken captive on October 7. A video released by Hamas shows three other hostages being held in Gaza. Israel has now increased the number of hostages it claims are held by Hamas in the enclave to 240.
Egypt offers humanitarian aid, commits to defending its territory
In response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis, Egypt has offered to receive large numbers of wounded Palestinians from Gaza. While there has been pressure on Egypt to take in Palestinian refugees, the country’s prime minister has reassured that Egypt remains committed to defending its territory.
FBI concerned about potential terrorist attacks in the West
The FBI has expressed concerns that the October 7 attacks on Israel could serve as a rallying cry for terrorist attacks in the West. The fear is that these attacks may inspire and mobilize individuals or groups to carry out acts of terrorism.
Conflicting casualty reports emerge
According to the Hamas-controlled Gaza Health Ministry, more than 8,000 people have been killed in the conflict. However, both the U.S. and Israel have expressed doubts about the accuracy of these numbers provided by Hamas. Some United Nations experts have suggested that the true toll could be even higher. On the Israeli side, over 1,400 individuals have died in the attacks that initially sparked this war, including more than 300 IDF soldiers.